Deni Avdija

The Persian leopard named after the NBA star arrives at the Safari

A Persian leopard named Deni, after Deni Avdija, arrived at the Ramat Gan Safari to mate with Noa as part of a European breeding program.

Deni, the new Persian leopard at Ramat Gan Safari.
 (L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Israeli national team player Deni Avdija.

Avdija: 'I won't allow anyone to question my commitment to the national team and the country'

ISRAELI GUARD Ben Saraf handles the ball for the Brooklyn Nets during his first NBA season, carrying the hopes of the next generation of Israeli hoops players.

Representing Israel proudly, Saraf looks to build promising rookie season in Brooklyn - interview


The Deni effect in Deni Avidija's NBA career - comment

Depending on his longevity, Avdija has a chance to become an unofficial ambassador for Israel, similar to the likes of Gal Gadot.

 WASHINGTON WIZARDS forward Deni Avdija goes for a layup against the Toronto Raptors.

New season, new goals for Deni Avdija

Back from injury for the Washington Wizards, Israeli sophomore preaches patience and growth.

 DENI AVDIJA (left) defends against Toronto Raptors’ guard Dalano Banton during the Washington Wizards’ season opener late Wednesday night. The Israeli forward had eight points and seven rebounds in the Wizards’ 98-83 victory.

Wizards' Deni Avdija reportedly out for season with broken ankle

Avdija will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday but is not believed to need surgery, according to the report.

Apr 21, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) is assisted by Wizards center Jordan Bell (7) after being injured against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Capital One Arena.

Deni Avdija navigating the learning curve

Israeli rookie exhibits positive perspective on highs and lows of 1st season with Washington Wizards

DENI AVDIJA is averaging 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 23.5 minutes in 50 games played so far in his NBA rookie season with the Washington Wizards.

Subpar Euroleague campaign for Maccabi Tel Aviv

With high hopes after last year’s condensed continental success, yellow-and-blue falls flat.

vWHILE SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (center) and Maccabi Tel Aviv provided some Euroleague highlights this season, the overall results fell well short of expectations.

Avdija wears special message on sneakers for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Avdija came in to the court wearing black and wrote the word "Yizkor" - which means "remember" - on his sneakers.

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Avdija and Wizards fall to Knicks at MSG

Israeli rookie scores 14 points in first performance at iconic New York arena, but fouls out

WASHINGTON WIZARDS Israeli rookie Deni Avdija (right) defends New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, who scored a game-high 37 points for the host Knicks in a 131-113 victory over the Wizards on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Israeli athlete Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars team

Avdija, 20, has had an up-and-down rookie season, in part because of contracting COVID-19, which sidelined him for three weeks in January.

Deni Avdija

Washington Wizards to host Jewish Heritage night

Former NBA player Omri Casspi will also play a part in the event.

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Washington Wizards launch Hebrew Instagram for Deni Avdija's Israeli fans

Yaron Talpaz, formerly the chief marketing officer for the Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, will lead the Wizards’ Hebrew coverage, the team said in a news release.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) at Barclays Center.